John M.

Truly inspirational

Revisado: 06-13-20

I've never been a fan of Springsteen's music. I tried, but it's just so bombastic and not very imaginative musically. He is a great story teller, though, and that talent comes to light powerfully in this fascinating tale of his life. The accounts of his rock star days are certainly interesting enough, but what sticks with me most is the indelible impression of his early days in New Jersey, the story of a life a world apart from my suburban California upbringing even though it was lived in the same USofA at the same time. For me, that's the part that makes this story so moving because it revealed of another facet of American life I could scarcely have imagined. It reads like great fiction in that I carry the impression of it with me to this day. It expanded my world view. I make a lot of long drives and couldn't wait to go somewhere so I could hear what came next in this riveting, passionately told story, read by the very man who made his dream come true in a life most of us can only dream of. It is a truly inspiring, uplifting and magical story. i would give it ten stars.

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How disappointing

Revisado: 04-21-20

I am a baseball fan. It must be very hard to write good sports fiction - I rarely read any because they always leave me flat. This is par for the course. The on-field exploits of Calico Joe are preposterous - he makes Barry Bonds' superhuman steriod-laced feats more than pale by comparison. It's just ridiculous, rendering the story unbelievable from the start. The story line is so predictable it's boring. , Supposedly Grisham is a good author, but the writing is pedestrian, not very imaginative, certainly not moving. I stuck with it as it's only 4.5 hours, hoping maybe there might be some surprising twist at the end to make it worth it, but the climax didn't amount to much - as I said, totally predictable. A waste of time. On the other hand, maybe he wrote it as a morality tale for ten-year-olds.













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a sobering assessment of where we are

Revisado: 05-09-19

A grim assessment of the state of dissolution in America today. We are doomed unless we change our ways. The author lists the things we must do. Ain't gonna happen.

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listening in the car

Revisado: 03-20-19

I listen to audiobooks in the car. I had one issue with the narration which was that some of the characters were portrayed with a whispered voice which was virtually impossible to understand over road noise.

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Hokey

Revisado: 08-23-17

Very disappointing hokey melodrama. I returned i this to audible, it is not as advertised.

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The fascinating story of a real life troubadour

Revisado: 07-11-16

A fascinating tale of one of America's great musicians. This in-depth study of a rare breed, a real troubadour who has traversed the country and the world time and time again and will do so until he dies with a guitar in his hands enthralled me from beginning to end. Not only was Dylan the musician singer and songwriter given a detailed study, but also light was cast into the dark recesses of the very private life of a very public figure. Bob Dylan the musician we have known through his music. Bob Zimmerman the man is also revealed here. Wonderfully written in concise detail and beautifully read.

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Entertaining

Revisado: 02-15-16

A delightful memoir. This is a facet of the music industry not often illuminated. For anyoneinterested in popular music of the late 20th century this is a very worthwhile read.

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Good story, contrived ending

Revisado: 02-15-16

I'm not a Stephen King fan. Still I enjoyed this story up until the final chapter which just kind of wrapped it up like a TV show that only had a couple minutes left.

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A worthwhile read

Revisado: 02-15-16

A chilling account of the sickos amongst us. A well put together and well read study of human predators who are everywhere. Apparently we encounter them daily. If only we knew who they were ahead of time. Hopefully studies like this will prompt legal remedies for their innocent victims. A good reminder that if you are the trusting type it pays to verify.

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Ravishing

Revisado: 02-15-16

This was my first audio book. I listened to the whole thing on a two day road trip. I would never have thought I would be interested in a romance novel but I couldn't wait for what came next. Absolutely delightful. Sexy as only a woman could write. A wonderful tale of true love between two strong people.I will listen to more Amanda Quick stories, but I doubt she can top this.

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